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Learning Intentions

• You can describe various topics that involve nuclear chemistry.

• You can identify and explain positive and negative aspects of nuclear chemistry.

Content Standards being covered:

Develop models to illustrate the changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom and the energy released during the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay (HS- PS1-8)
78. Fission is a process (through nuclear reaction or radioactive decay) where the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller nuclei and free neutrons
79. Fusion is a process where the nucleus of one atom fuses with another atom’s nucleus to form a heavier nucleus.
80. Radioactive decay can occur in the form of alpha, beta or gamma decay

Habits of Mind/Life skills being covered:

Thinking Flexibly

Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations

 

Journal Entry:

What do the words fusion and fission mean? How might they relate to the atom?